VALT enrollment priority is given to Northside youth and youth enrolled in Minneapolis Public Schools, and is required in order to interview for a paid apprenticeship in one of JXTA’s art and design labs.

Applications for Fall 2019 are now closed. Please stay tuned for information on the Winter Session application.

FALL 2019 SESSION: September 17th—December 11th

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays | 5:00PM – 7:30PM*

End of Session Open House: Wed, Dec 11

To apply, please complete the application using the link below. Note: you will not get an immediate confirmation, but we will follow up with you within two weeks to get you signed up for an Info & Interview Session (Tue, Aug 20: 5PM or 6:15PM, or Sat, Sept 7: 1 PM or 2:15PM. Location: 1108 West Broadway Ave).

*Dates and times are subject to change and will be confirmed and communicated prior to the beginning of the session.

CBS Minnesota — VALT Students preparing for a career in the arts

“It’s a pretty unique program that doesn’t really exist elsewhere in Minneapolis or nationally,” said instructor Nate Young. “One of the things we strive for is to show students that art isn’t just a hobby, it’s a way that you can make money and have a job.”